A clearer head on dizziness
Does looking at spiralling patterns make you feel woozy? Do you feel dizzy when you turn your head quickly? Do you get episodes of spinning when you...
The importance of barefoot rehab
Are you recovering from a foot/ankle injury? Did you know that recent research has shown that performing exercises barefoot can optimise other...
Swim strengthening exercises: is your body swim ready?
We suggest incorporating a number of swim-focused exercises into your routine to build strength in the core and the muscles heavily involved in...
Sleep and nutrition
It's time for a blog: how are you sleeping and is your nutrition affecting your sleep? As we head towards World Sleep Day: Regular Sleep, Healthy...
Reflexology and menopause
Ahead of World Menopause Day on Sunday 18th October, we are continuing our conversation to raise awareness, offer support and let you know that you...
Plantar fasciitis
Are you feeling pain such as a burning or ache on the bottom of your foot around the heel and arch, particularly when you start walking after...
Nutrition for mental health: ever heard of the gut-brain axis?
Biochemical signals from your gut flora to the brain are responsible for your mood, so if your gut bacteria are well fed and happy, so is your...
Nutrition for menopause: does what you eat affect your symptoms?
Continuing our conversation about menopause, let's look at some advice and suggestions to help restore, rejuvenate and revive and some of the foods...
Menopause
Let's talk Menopause: not something most people feel comfortable talking about, despite the difficulties it causes, both physically and mentally. As...
Home projects and back pain
People come for physiotherapy with many different types of injury, not only sports injuries. Are you doing home improvements, working out in the...
Getting back on track: the truths about back pain
8 out of 10 of us will suffer back pain at least once in our lives, but 90% of cases will recover within 6 weeks irrespective of what we do. Lower...
Feeling stressed and anxious during these difficult days?
Take a look at these eight practical tips from Kathryn Wheeler at Happiful magazine; hopefully they might help to find happiness in the uncertainty....
Do you suffer from neck pain? Would you like to know what might be causing the pain?
Let's take a closer look 2 out of 3 of us will have neck pain at some time in our lives. Most neck pain is caused by sprains and strains, and...
Do you struggle with pain in your heel with your first few steps out of bed in the morning?
Do you have pain in your heel when you have been sitting for a length of time? It is possible you have a common condition called plantar fasciitis....
Do I really need to sit up straighter?
Read on for an interesting perspective and food for thought from our vestibular specialist physio Julie sitting up very straight is no longer...
A clearer head on dizziness
A clearer head on dizziness: BPPV, estimated to affect around 50% of all people at some time in their lives, becoming progressively more common with...
5 exercises to improve your golf swing
It’s strength, not the clubs! The perfect swing is the Holy Grail of golf. Many golfers will purchase top-of-the-line clubs with the hope that...
Tips to avoid falling in icy and snowy conditions
With the current weather conditions, the ground is likely to become very icy, which can result in you slipping over, potentially injuring yourself....